Pickled Shrimp with Creamy Spinach Dip Recipe

Name: Pickled Shrimp with Creamy Spinach Dip
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups water; 2 cups white wine vinegar; 1 cup sugar; 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 2 jalapenos, thinly sliced; 2 bay leaves; 1 tablespoon crushed red pepper; 2 teaspoons kosher salt; 1 teaspoon black peppercorns; 1 teaspoon allspice berries; 2 pounds large shrimp (16 to 20 per pound)shelled and deveined, tails left on; 1 cup heavy cream; 1 pound spinachstemmed, washed, dried and leaves coarsely chopped; 1 cup creme fraiche; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; Salt; Cilantro leaves, for garnish

Servings: persons

3 cups water
2 cups white wine vinegar
1 cup sugar
4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
2 jalapenos, thinly sliced
2 bay leaves
1 tablespoon crushed red pepper
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon black peppercorns
1 teaspoon allspice berries
2 pounds large shrimp (16 to 20 per pound)shelled and deveined, tails left on
1 cup heavy cream
1 pound spinachstemmed, washed, dried and leaves coarsely chopped
1 cup creme fraiche
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Salt
Cilantro leaves, for garnish

1
In a large saucepan, combine the water, vinegar, sugar, garlic, jalapenos, bay leaves, crushed red pepper, salt, peppercorns and allspice berries and bring to a boil to dissolve the sugar.
2
Add the shrimp and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
3
Transfer the shrimp and liquid to a large bowl and let cool to room temperature.
4
Cover and refrigerate for 8 to 10 hours.
5
In a large saucepan, boil the cream over high heat until reduced by half, about 3 minutes.
6
Add the spinach and cook, stirring, until wilted, about 1 minute.
7
Transfer the spinach mixture to a bowl and let cool.
8
Stir in the creme fraiche and lemon juice and season with salt.
9
Using a slotted spoon, lift the shrimp and jalapenos from the marinade and arrange on a platter.
10
Garnish with cilantro leaves and serve the spinach dip in a bowl alongside.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 cups water, 2 cups white wine vinegar, 1 cup sugar, 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Pickled Shrimp with Creamy Spinach Dip falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Pickled Shrimp with Creamy Spinach Dip

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